Town Talk
I hope each of you is doing well! It’s my pleasure to bring you a few highlights from our local community. A Breakfast with Community Leaders Welcomes President Matt Parlow (Congressman Lou Correa, President Parlow, Orange Mayor Dan Slater) President Matt Parlow was officially welcomed as the University’s14th president during a special breakfast with
Town & Gown Legacy Circle
A Home-Grown Legacy Ed Mace was raised by his devoted and caring single mother in Orange. In 1954, at the age of 10, he welcomed a new neighbor: Chapman College. Since then, Chapman has been woven throughout his life. Ed remembers Chapman students who were student teachers in his classrooms and worked and volunteered in
Struppa Standards
During Daniele Struppa’s nineteen years of leadership at Chapman, first as Provost/Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer for ten years, then as University President for nine years, many of us have had the privilege of working directly with him. Now that Daniele’s achievements at Chapman are being recounted as a whole, there is plenty of shared
Town Talk: Fall 2025
Dear Town & Gown Members, I hope each of you are doing well! It’s my pleasure to bring you a few highlights from our local community. Chapman Community Relations Invites Students to “Get the Scoop” on Being a Good Neighbor The Office of Community Relations is welcoming students back with something sweet. The first-ever #GetTheScoop
Town & Gown Legacy Circle
Did you know you can make a gift to Town & Gown and receive a lifetime income stream in exchange from Chapman University? It may seem hard to believe, but it’s the black and white letter of the law. Known as a charitable gift annuity, this can be a powerful way to support Town &
Member Spotlight: Julie Gorzik
It is our pleasure to feature new Town & Gown member Julie Gorzik, a welcome addition to our T&G “family.” Julie was born and grew up in Whitter, California, attended La Serna High School in Whittier and completed her bachelor’s degree in English/Communications at Chapman University. Julie’s experience includes working at Platt College as Registrar
Member Spotlight: Bill and Susan Richardson
Town & Gown is pleased to spotlight members Bill and Susan Richardson and to welcome them. Their Chapman connection began with the enrollment of their daughter Claire in 2002. The family, including older daughter Saren, was living in Pleasanton at the time, with high schooler Claire deeply involved in activities through Lafayette Christian Church, an
Membership Matters
R.O.I. There has been a lot of talk recently about ROI and its role in higher education. I have prepared this article to de-mystify ROI and to connect this concept to the values that members of Town & Gown place in our mission to provide scholarships to deserving students at Chapman University. ROI means Return
Spreading the Word: Town & Gown Community Outreach
At Chapman University Town & Gown, we are proud to be growing our community outreach efforts and sharing the incredible work happening both on and off campus. We were thrilled to have our recent Lunch at the Forum featured in the Foothills Sentry—a wonderful step toward increasing visibility in the greater community. Our luncheons continue
Town & Gown Legacy Circle
If you’ve been plugged into Chapman for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard about endowments. But what is an endowment and how does it work? And what do endowments have to do with T&G? How It Works An endowment at Chapman is a permanent fund, established with a minimum of $50,000. Rather than awarding